Opinion: Immigration bill may worsen illegal immigration
Our opinion argues that despite intentions to curb arrivals, new restrictions will likely raise illegal entries. It criticizes welfare limits for immigrants, calls for broader data tracking and stricter ID schemes, and warns that more enforcement and costly border measures may backfire by fostering black markets and pushing more people to evade rules.
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Charlie Brown politics haunt Dole and the GOP analogy
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Mental health parity in health insurance debated in Congress
A conference committee weighs extending mental illness coverage to match physical ailments amid insurer opposition and cost concerns. Advocates urge inclusion as data show underfunding and gaps in care, while lawmakers cite budget impact and principle. Beck argues leaving mental illness out worsens outcomes.
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